Bear Ceuse

"The show went great! Everyone in the audience really enjoyed Cameron, lots of people bought his CD afterward and it seemed like he had fun too. It was nice working with you!"
Christy Spees
Illinois Wesleyan

“The St. Louis native seems almost incomparable, hard to peg down, showcasing an eccentric style and a worldliness that belies his age.”
Aarik Danielson
PopMatters

“This talented Midwestern kid sounds like he has an earth-shattering album slowly gestating inside of him…The fact that he’s more of a natural singer than most indie rockers will surely work in his favor in the long run.”
Michael Fortes
ESDmusic

“Green.Blue.White. adds up to an embarrassment of riches that if there’s any justice in the world, will see him elevated to the major league.”
Ian Fildes
Americana UK

As a college freshman Matthews’ career jumped into high gear when he won the MTVu Best Music on Campus competition. He was flown down to Austin, TX to perform on the same bill as the Rapture, Shiny Toy Guns, and The Shins.

The post-graduate English major is currently working on several new projects with St. Louis producer Patrick Crecelius (Radical Sons, Fred Friction) and Lexington, KY’s own Duane Lundy (Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Ben Sollee, These United States).

The past year has also seen this nascent star performing at CMJ music festival in New York City, as well as several NACA performances at colleges across the US.

Matthews’ music is full of contradictions – still and moving, loud and enigmatic, airborne yet grounded. His oxymoronic motives coupled with distinct attention to sonic detail make this young man more of a scientist than a musician. A magician rather than a poet.

In 2009, Matthews changed his stage name to Bear Ceuse, solidifying his desire to be a performer with a distinct identity separate from his own.

Bear Ceuse does not have a connection to modern or past themes of music. His most recent album, "80s" inspired shoegaze, futuristic noisescapes, layered aesthetic charms, and honest, defenseless writings are what make his music a celebratory experience. Born in rock n’ roll and bathed in the God-fearing waters of the Missouri river, the music speaks for itself.